sweep away
phrasal verb
swept away; sweeping away; sweeps away
: to destroy or remove (something) completely
Floods swept away several houses.
His performance today swept away any doubts about his ability to play.
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Murphy was one of two ski patrollers swept away by an avalanche on Lincoln Mountain in the resort while doing avalanche mitigation following a heavy snowstorm, the resort said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
First sweep away leaves and other debris, and use a hose to rinse the pavement, siding or other surface.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
Twelve others have died as a result of flooding in the state, including a mother and her 7-year-old child, whose car was swept away in Hart County, according to WBKO-TV.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025
First sweep away leaves and other debris, and use a hose to rinse the pavement, siding or other surface.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
Twelve others have died as a result of flooding in the state, including a mother and her 7-year-old child, whose car was swept away in Hart County, according to WBKO-TV.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sweep away
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“Sweep away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweep%20away. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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